Wayfair Appoints James R. Miller to Board of Directors

July 29, 2016  by in Executive Changes, Industry   

An impressive portfolio holding executive leadership roles at notable technology companies like Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN), Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), IBM Corporation (NYSE: IBM), and Teledesic, a Seattle-based telecommunications startup and his current role at Google, James R. Miller brings with him invaluable expertise and decades of experience in technology and product innovation to the Wayfair board.

“As we continue to expand the world’s best and most comprehensive retail destination for everything home, we are thrilled to welcome Jim to the Wayfair board,” said Niraj Shah, CEO and co-founder of Wayfair.com. “Jim brings exceptional knowledge and expertise on supply chain operations and technology companies, as well as a deep understanding of the customer experience. I’m confident that his contributions will positively impact our ongoing mission as we continue to transform the way people shop for the home.” 

With a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from Purdue University, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in management from MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Miller currently serves on the advisory board of a number of West Coast clean-tech and supply chain startups including DocuSign.

“Wayfair is clearly redefining the way consumers shop for home furnishings and décor and their unique business model is disrupting the retail and supply chain landscape in their category,” said Miller. “It’s an honor to join the board of directors and I look forward to adding to Wayfair’s continued success as a global e-commerce leader.”

Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts with operations throughout North America and Europe, Wayfair Inc. offers an extensive selection of home furnishings and décor across all styles and price points.